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Friday, October 4

My Frugal Miser - September 2024 Expenses

I spent a lot in September, but much of it was pulling forward future spending to meet a credit card bonus.  

  • Utilities were high because I bought a new phone.  
  • Household spending was over $1,000 because I finally replaced our broken dishwasher.
  • I paid the third quarter estimated tax payment of $2,000.
  • I prepaid a few months of health insurance.

Fun

We love adventures.  Spending on experiences makes us better humans.  
  • We went to Huntsville, AL for the South Star Music Festival.  Hurricane Helene damaged the grounds and the second day of the festival was cancelled, so I should receive a 50% refund for my tickets.  I also paid cash for our flight and car rental because the point/mile redemption rate was poor.  I used hotel points to cover our accommodations.

September Expenses:  $7,918

$310 Auto (service, gas, insurance, AAA, etc.)
$36 Bank Fees (annual fees on credit cards)
$232 Clothing/ Personal Care
$1,762 Fun (vacations, movies, gambling, alcohol, concert tickets)
$518 Food
$1,111 Health and Dental
$1,184 Household/Home Repairs
$36 Unreimbursed Job Expense
($532) Reimbursed Job Expense income this month
$0 Interest Expense
$64 Miscellaneous (cat sitter, gifts)
$2,000 Taxes
$1,144 Utilities 

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